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Daily Dawg Tags: Browns aren’t the losers in Osweiler deal

By Steven Kubitza

Jan 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) drops back to pass against the Oakland Raiders during the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) drops back to pass against the Oakland Raiders during the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Browns may not be set at the quarterback position in 2017, but the team remains the winner in the trade to acquire Brock Osweiler.

Cleveland Browns fans may never warm up to the idea of trading for Brock Osweiler, but the move itself is not one to be frustrated with.

The Browns decided to take on Osweiler to acquire a 2018 second-round pick, which may have seemed like a great thing for Houston Texans fans after Osweiler’s dud season. However, that was before Tony Romo retired, leaving some Texans fans wondering if perhaps another year of Osweiler would be better than the alternative.

The Browns are still expected to cut Osweiler, but even if they decided to keep him, it isn’t a bad idea. He is still owed his salary regardless, so keeping him around can help add an experienced voice to the quarterbacks room. He is likely going to get a backup role anywhere he goes, so why not keep him if the front office doesn’t deem any of the quarterback prospects worthy of a selection.

The $16 million owed to him in 2017 is a lot of money, but the Browns had so much cap space available that the trade didn’t create any problems.

So while Osweiler isn’t the team’s savior at quarterback, the Browns are in a much better position after the trade than the Texans. Let’s take a look at that and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Cleveland Browns remain winners in the Brock Osweiler trade

"Cleveland Browns fans were shocked when the team traded for Brock Osweiler, but Houston Texans fans are now the ones in shock."

Cleveland Browns Draft Profile: Adoree Jackson

"The Cleveland Browns secondary did not play well last year as injuries and inexperience crippled the secondary, leading to ineffective play."

Why Teez Tabor could be a solid second-round target (NFL Spin Zone)

"The Cleveland Browns have seen this story before."

Cleveland has pre-draft visit lined up with S Josh Jones (Dawgs by Nature)

"According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Cleveland Browns have a pre-draft visit lined up at some point with NC State safety Josh Jones."

NFL news:

Marshawn Lynch visiting the Raiders (FanSided)

"Former Seahawks star running back, Marshawn Lynch, is looking to return to the NFL."

Ourand: Peyton not interested in sports broadcasting (NFL.com)

"Now that Tony Romo has left the gridiron for the broadcast booth, questions arise about another recently retired quarterback legend."

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